________ is based on the premise that people have a need for order and consistency in their lives and that a state of tension is created when beliefs or behaviors conflict with one another.
A) Expectancy theory
B) The theory of cognitive dissonance
C) Value theory
D) Choice theory

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The theory of cognitive dissonance explains how people experience discomfort when their beliefs or behaviors do not align, leading them to seek consistency between their cognitions and actions.

________ Is Based on the Premise That People Have a Need